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      02-28-2023, 06:11 PM   #1
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how about xpel tint endurance?

hey guys, i’m considering tint my car which will be kept for a long term but to be honestly also a bit worried about the endurance about the tint film. need suggestions, thanks!
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Tagged along for inputs as well. I have 3M Crystalline on my Z4M and still looks great after 10 years. However the Z4M only driven on the weekends and garaged. I am looking to tint my DD and debating between 3M Crystalline vs Xpel XR Plus. They are similar in prices.
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Tagged along for inputs as well. I have 3M Crystalline on my Z4M and still looks great after 10 years. However the Z4M only driven on the weekends and garaged. I am looking to tint my DD and debating between 3M Crystalline vs Xpel XR Plus. They are similar in prices.
thx bro. Are there any issues will cause blurred vision and have to be torn off and re-pasted?
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thx bro. Are there any issues will cause blurred vision and have to be torn off and re-pasted?
I went to a reputable shop so there were no issues. However, the 3M Crystalline has noticeable rainbow effect with polarized sunglasses. This is why I wanted to check out Xpel.
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Bump. Id like any insight on expel tint
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I have Xpel tint for about 3 month here in Florida. No issues.
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my Xpel dealer in Boise ID was the best. Did PPF and Tint and when issues arose (bubble in the tint, and a chip on the nose of my M4) they took care of it no problem. I have no concerns about longevity. Shout out to Scott and Julia at XPEL Boise.
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I went to a reputable shop so there were no issues. However, the 3M Crystalline has noticeable rainbow effect with polarized sunglasses. This is why I wanted to check out Xpel.
Quick update, I ended with 3M Crystalline on my DD since it is an EV and I want as much UV and IR rejection as possible (to keep the car cool).
So far I could already tell that the tint is doing it job!
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I went with the Xpel ceramic tint and have had zero issues with incredible clarity. I picked up another vehicle after the M3 and went with the same film. They claim that the ceramic film also prevents signal disruption (cell phones etc.) -- didn't have an issue (that I was aware of ) with other films and no issues with the Xpel ceramic.
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      03-23-2023, 08:13 AM   #10
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I have SunTek. I forget the exact product from SunTek but it is their ceramic tint offering. Ive had it installed for well over two years in the Miami heat/sun. Not one issue. I had this same product installed on a previous car for much longer with no issues as well.

SunTek is also a little more reasonably priced than the other premium tints and the heat rejection is great.
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I opted for the Xpel ceramic tint and have been extremely satisfied with its clarity, having experienced no issues whatsoever. When I purchased a different vehicle subsequent to the M3, I selected the same film. While they assert that the ceramic film also prevents signal interference with cell phones, I had not experienced any problems with previous films and continue to have none with the Xpel ceramic.
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i've had xpel ceramic on several cars now. no issues. currently on both our cars and on my wife's suv for 10years
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One thing I like about XPEL vs 3M is the 3M is always really reflective, never cared for it myself.
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One thing I like about XPEL vs 3M is the 3M is always really reflective, never cared for it myself.
Isn’t that an issue with many ceramic tints?
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